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Go to dashboardA flaw in how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory lets a local user raise their privileges. An attacker who already has code running on the machine can gain elevated (SYSTEM-level) control.
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First seen by InfraStack 2026-10-23 19:11 UTC, 3h before NVD. All times on this page are UTC.
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| Product | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | vendor | – | – |
Unknown from the sources.
Apply the Microsoft Windows security update for CVE-2020-1027 per vendor instructions (CISA KEV required action).
Each row is the first time that source carried this signal. The analyst’s rows are its own findings.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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